The History of Consoles

Sega Dreamcast


The Sega Dreamcast, a video game console released on September 9th, 1999 in North America. The last console by Sega, the Dreamcast was well received at launch but many factors like Sega's financial troubles and the extreme popularity of Sony's PlayStation 2 led to the system being discontinued in early 2001. After dropping out of manufacturing hardware, Sega focused on publishing and developing software for other gaming platforms.

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Released: November 27, 1998

The Sega Dreamcast is a home video game console developed by Sega. (wikipedia)

Details:

  • Name for Console: Sega Dreamcast
  • Alias: Dreamcast
  • Year Released: 1998
  • Discontinued: 2001
  • Developer: Sega
  • Product Family: Sega
  • Generation Number: 6th Generation
  • Backward Compatibility: Limited
  • Specifications:
    • CPU: Hitachi SH-4
    • GPU: PowerVR2 CLX2
    • Memory: 16 MB RAM
    • Storage: GD-ROM drive
    • Display Formats: 240p, 480i
    • Sound: Stereo
    • Controller Input: Sega Dreamcast Controller
    • Extra: Online capabilities, VMU (Visual Memory Unit)
  • Units Sold: 9.13 million units (As of November, 2023)
  • Predecessor: Sega Saturn
  • Successor: None (Sega exited the console market)
  • Company Website: N/A